Central region: Administrator conducts inspection tour of crop plantations and development programs in Berikh sub-zone

The Administrator of the Central region, Maj. General Ramadan Awliyai, has conducted an inspection tour of crop plantations and condition of dams in Berikh sub-zone on September 19.

Asmara, 20 September 2014 – The Administrator of the Central region, Maj. General Ramadan Awliyai, has conducted an inspection tour of crop plantations and condition of dams in Berikh sub-zone on September 19.

During the tour, the Administrator was accompanied by the Managing Director of the region and Director General of Land and Agriculture there, as well as Administrator of the sub-zone and agriculture experts.

The regional Administrator exchanged views with Area administrators focusing on soil and water conservation activities and endeavors made to ensuring water resources for the development of agricultural schemes. Maj. General Ramadan also observed crop plantations reaching the stage reaping, in addition to dams.

Ms. Leul Asrat, Administrator of the sub-zone, pointed out that the crop plantation is in good condition thanks to the organized endeavors exerted by the farmers, and called on the farmers to exert the necessary follow-up until harvest.

Likewise, Mr. Major Mengisteab, head of the Agriculture Ministry’s branch in sub-zone, disclosed that crop plantation in about 7 hectares is in good condition compared with that of last year.